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Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was wounded after being stabbed during a robbery attempt at his Mumbai residence. The actor was admitted to a hospital.
In other news, US President Joe Biden delivered his final Oval Office speech.
Meanwhile, as Hamas and Israel reached a ceasefire and hostage release deal, both the outgoing US President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump sought to claim credit.
Finally, polls suggest that Biden is to leave his office with record-low approval ratings among Americans.
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Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was wounded and admitted to the hospital after a robber stormed into his residence in Bandra (west) and allegedly stabbed him.
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US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Jan 16) capped his half-century political career with a final Oval Office speech.
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After 15 months of war, Hamas and Israel on Wednesday (Jan 15) reached a vital truce that includes a ceasefire and a hostage release deal. The deal saw the United States act as one of the mediators. As the truce was announced, both the outgoing US President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump sought to claim the credit for the deal that many hope could pave the way to a permanent end to the war.
Biden to end term with personal worst approval ratings, suggests poll
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As United States President Joe Biden’s term nears its end, his approval rating remains close to his personal worst as most Americans see his presidency as a failure.
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